​ Strange ‘zebra’ patterns are coming from the Crab Nebula — this physicist finally figured out why (Image Credit: Space.com) Historical records from around the world describe a bright star appearing in the sky in the year 1054.

​ Astronauts Report Alarming Stench Coming From Russian Spacecraft Docked to ISS (Image Credit: Gizmodo-com) A Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station (ISS) didn’t just bring supplies to the ISS—it also brought a foul odor. The

​ Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Hits New Altitude Record as Supersonic Travel Nears Reality (Image Credit: Gizmodo-com) Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator aircraft completed its eighth flight earlier this month, setting a new record for altitude and matching its top speed

​ Is There a Limit to How Long Humans Can Survive in Space? (Image Credit: Gizmodo-com) Space is hard, especially on our bones and muscles, our hearts, our eyes, and basically nearly every human organ. And yet, we

​ Rare Asteroid Sample Contaminated by Microorganisms Despite Scientists’ Best Efforts (Image Credit: Gizmodo-com) Researchers found evidence of microbial life in what should have been a pristine sample of an asteroid, a frustrating sign that avoiding earthly contamination